The 2026 Tampa mayoral election will be held on November 3, 2026, to elect the mayor of Tampa, Florida. The mayor serves as the chief executive of the city, overseeing municipal operations, budget, public safety, and infrastructure. This is a nonpartisan race, though candidates may affiliate with political parties.
The 2026 Tampa mayoral election will be held on November 3, 2026, to elect the mayor of Tampa, Florida. The mayor serves as the chief executive of the city, overseeing municipal operations, budget, public safety, and infrastructure. This is a nonpartisan race, though candidates may affiliate with political parties.
To vote in the 2026 Tampa mayoral election, Florida residents must be registered to vote by October 6, 2026. Voters can cast ballots in person on Election Day, during early voting from October 21 to November 2, 2026, or by requesting a vote-by-mail ballot. A valid photo ID is required for in-person voting, and registration can be completed online via RegisterToVoteFlorida.gov or through the Hillsborough County Supervisor of Elections office.
